- 2501 E.. Ballard Rd. , Des Plaines
The sports bar boasting 23 TVs also regularly hosts bags tournaments and live music. Craft beer is the focus of the drink menu and you can find a new favorite b... READ MORE
The sports bar boasting 23 TVs also regularly hosts bags tournaments and live music. Craft beer is the focus of the drink menu and you can find a new favorite b... READ MORE
The menu boasts appetizers, salads and desserts, but let's face it: You go to Piece for pizza and beer. Oblong and in three offerings (red, plain and white), th... READ MORE
The location has changed (the classic Irish bar has moved two blocks west to a bigger space) but the friendly vibe and good brew and grub remains. The pub share... READ MORE
Nick's, first established in 1977 at the since closed Armitage Avenue and Halsted Street location, now thrives in Wicker Park, attracting a diverse crowd, from ... READ MORE
Phyllis' was Wicker Park's first live-music venue. That legacy is evident in the timeworn interior and in the good bands booked into the room. Owner Clem Jasko... READ MORE
Things really get hopping at Rand Road House after 1 a.m. There's a great beer garden with live music in the summer, and the kitchen serves up steak, ribs, fish... READ MORE
The owners of Scoreboard Sports Bar reimagined the spot as an Irish pub and reopened in summer of 2006 as Slaint, which they tell us means "Cheers!" in Irish. T... READ MORE
This casual two-story Irish pub offers a dark wood interior, a well-worn black-and-white checkered floor, gas fireplace, 10 jock-friendly televisions and plenty... READ MORE
This is an exceptionally Irish outpost, from the colorful, Dublin-esque facade to the Guinness on tap to the live Irish music. Two fireplaces keep it cozy and t... READ MORE
This mostly vegetarian (no farm, no fowl) Wicker Park restaurant serves up bar food with international flavor in an offbeat bicycle-themed atmosphere, which inc... READ MORE
Should you expect to only drink tequila at Salud, a lounge that specializes in pure agave tequilas? Of course not, in the same way that folks don't only gulp ca... READ MORE
This Forest Park pub mixes elements of a traditional Irish saloon -- copper ceilings, refurbished marble floors, wooden bar -- with high-tech amenities such as ... READ MORE
Brick arches and mirrors behind the bar add a cool cave-like element to this pub, where you can watch the game on several large screen TVs or smaller flatscreen... READ MORE
Khiava Bar-lounge serves Italian appetizers and specializes in custom cocktails such as white cranberry cosmos, blueberry daiquiris and mojitos. There's also a ... READ MORE
People Lounge caters to Wicker Park locals with cozy, rustic decor and affordable tapas. The menu features a variety of tapas, from serrano ham-wrapped asparagu... READ MORE
With a wide variety of beers and veggie-friendly fare, this artsy Wicker Park lounge has something for everyone. Snag a seat outdoors or mingle in the cozy, ecl... READ MORE
This tiki-themed bar and restaurant has relocated from its former Prospect Heights digs to a new location with double the seating in Des Plaines. This place is ... READ MORE
This boutique video club located in the historic Flat Iron Building aims to be a true social club by bringing people together through the arts and culture; Debo... READ MORE
Located in the former Loft 610 space, this two-story Wicker Park sports bar boasts a menu of classic bar food and more than 50 different beers. Look for dishes ... READ MORE